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Trip Overview

The average bus between Austin and South Bend takes 29h 36m and the fastest bus takes 28h 40m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Austin to South Bend. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

29h 36m
Duration
1,270 mi
Distance
$302
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Austin to South Bend bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Austin and South Bend. The service departs Austin at 9:30 AM in the morning, which arrives into South Bend at 15:10:00. All services require a transfer at Dallas and take an average of 29h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Omnibus ExpressTornado Bus CompanyChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA28h 40m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Omnibus ExpressTornado Bus CompanyChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA28h 40m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Omnibus ExpressTornado Bus CompanyChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA28h 40m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Omnibus ExpressTornado Bus CompanyChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Greyhound USA34h 20m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Omnibus ExpressTornado Bus CompanyChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA28h 40m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Omnibus ExpressTornado Bus CompanyChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA28h 40m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Austin to South Bend? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,269.8 mi
  • Duration: 29h 36m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Austin to South Bend via Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, Chicago, California & 35th Street, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Jefferson & Harrison, and Chicago in around 26h 30m.

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